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Ngannou finally did it! After enduring a controversial exit from the UFC and enduring over four months of arduous talks and numerous rejections from prominent promotions, such as ONE Championship, Bellator, and BKFC, Francis Ngannou has finally discovered a new battleground. The former UFC heavyweight champion has inked a jaw-dropping, multi-million-dollar deal with the Professional Fighters League [PFL]. This unexpected news has sent shockwaves through the MMA community, leaving everyone in a state of frenzy.

Ngannou’s agreement with the PFL includes some astonishing perks and benefits, allowing the Cameroonian fighter to sit pretty atop his newfound success. As praises pour in from all corners of the globe, ‘The Predator’ has received a special message from none other than the multiple-platinum-selling rapper and PFL co-owner, Wiz Khalifa. This warm message serves as a heartfelt welcome to the heavyweight powerhouse as he embarks on his journey with the PFL.

Wiz Khalifa has a money message for Francis Ngannou

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The ‘See You Again’ rapper recently took to his Twitter to respond to the iconic deal between Francis Ngannou and the PFL. With the deal entailing the money, benefits and every other perk to favor, Wiz Khalifa seems to encourage ‘The Predator’ to make a fortune in there.

“Let’s get this bag.”, wrote the rapper.

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With the warm message from the millionaire rapper still resonating, Francis Ngannou found himself on the receiving end of yet another communication; this time from fellow PFL member Jake Paul. However, this wasn’t just a casual message. It came across as more of an offer, one that involved the UFC in an unexpected twist.

Jake Paul wants to bring the PFL and the UFC together

The YouTuber-turned-boxer signed a multi-year deal with the PFL earlier this year, actively associating himself with the promotion. Now, with Ngannou’s arrival, he wasted no time in extending an intriguing proposition. The 26-year-old suggested a monumental event that would bring together both the PFL and the UFC.

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Paul wrote, “Or let’s have PFL and UFC work together and put on a massive event on ESPN…”

To everyone’s surprise, Ngannou’s response showed that he wasn’t closing the doors entirely on such possibilities.

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The 36-year-old fighter wrote, “Of course. That’s the only way”.

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It seems ‘The Predator’ is willing to explore unconventional avenues and embrace the concept of collaboration between promotions. Do you see this thing happening? Let us know in the comments below.

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